RFE Broadcast HPA5000

RFE Broadcast HPA5000 – 5kW FM Amplifier – High Performance & Compact Power Solution

The RFE Broadcast HPA5000 5kW FM Amplifier offers exceptional performance in a compact form factor, ideal for broadcasters who demand reliability, efficiency, and ease of use. Combining RFE’s most innovative technologies, the HPA5000 ensures high power output, low maintenance, and reduced operational costs. Perfect for a wide range of broadcast applications, the HPA5000 is designed to meet the needs of modern FM transmission systems.

Key Features of the RFE Broadcast HPA5000 FM Amplifier:

• Impressive Efficiency: Achieving an overall efficiency of more than 73%, the HPA5000 minimizes energy consumption while delivering consistent performance for your FM broadcast needs.
• Nominal Power Output: With a nominal RF power of 5000W, this amplifier ensures a strong, clear, and reliable signal for both local and wide-area coverage.
• Hot-Swap and Hot-Plug Features: Designed for minimal downtime, the front panel features hot-swap power supplies and a hot-plug RF amplifier, allowing for quick replacements without interrupting broadcast services.
• Web TCP/IP Integration: With built-in web TCP/IP connectivity, the HPA5000 can be remotely monitored and controlled, ensuring full system oversight at any time.
• Advanced LD-MOS Technology: Powered by 6th generation LD-MOS technology, the amplifier provides an impressive VSWR of 65:1, optimizing signal integrity and reducing distortion.
• User-Friendly Interface: The RFE Broadcast HPA5000 is equipped with a large LCD color display with a touch panel, offering easy and intuitive control for seamless operation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Fully compliant with both CCIR and FCC standards, this amplifier ensures reliable and legally compliant operation in any broadcasting environment.

Detailed Technical Specifications:

• Power Output: 5000W nominal, adjustable from 10 to 110% for flexible broadcasting needs.
• RF Connectors: Features a 50-ohm “N” female RF input and a 50-ohm 7/8″ EIA RF output, supporting a wide variety of FM systems.
• VSWR and Harmonics: Maintains a maximum VSWR of 1.8:1 and provides excellent harmonic suppression, ensuring a clean and stable transmission.
• Power Good Detection: The amplifier includes a Power Good Detector to monitor and ensure optimal performance.
• Auxiliary Connections: Equipped with RS485 telemetry interface, LAN connectivity, and SNMP v2c for enhanced integration with monitoring and control systems.

Environmental and Electrical Characteristics:

• Cooling and Noise: The RFE Broadcast HPA5000 features forced air cooling with three 80×80 DC axial fans, ensuring efficient heat dissipation. It operates quietly with an acoustic noise level of less than 56 dBa at 1 meter.
• Operational Range: This amplifier functions in a wide range of environments, with an operating temperature range from -10°C to +50°C and capable of operating up to 4500 meters in altitude.
• Input Power: Compatible with both 220 ± 20% VAC single-phase and 380 ± 10% VAC three-phase power inputs, the amplifier can handle up to 7000 VA (32 A max) of apparent power consumption.
• Rack-Mountable: Designed to fit in a standard 19” 4U rack, the amplifier’s dimensions are W x 483 mm, D x 600 mm, H x 176 mm, and it weighs 32 kg.

Customizable Options for Special Environments:

• Deep Tropicalization Option: For broadcast environments with extreme weather conditions, a deep tropicalization option is available, enhancing the amplifier’s reliability in harsh climates.

Conclusion:

The RFE Broadcast HPA5000 5kW FM Amplifier provides broadcasters with a powerful, compact, and cost-effective solution for high-quality FM transmission. Whether you need enhanced power output, efficiency, or remote monitoring capabilities, the HPA5000 meets the demands of modern broadcasting. With its advanced features, flexible power options, and ease of maintenance, this amplifier is an ideal choice for stations seeking reliability and performance in a compact design.

Elevate your FM broadcasting capabilities with the RFE Broadcast HPA5000 5kW FM Amplifier today!